Suzanne's Method of Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting

This video is about Closing the Holes at Underarm.
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[@wendylin5686]

My underarms thank you, Suzanne. I have used this method on several sweaters now and it works like a charm. Your video and your commentary are very helpful. I still can't do it without referring to the video, but I guess that will come with practice. Underms used to be the "ugly" part of my knitting projects but now I'm proud to show them.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I love this! Thank you!

[@BORESILICEOT]

The best method for this situation. Thank you

[@vivienneclarke2421]

I'm about to give it a try,,thanks to Suzanne pointing me in the direction of this tutorial.......I'm excited for a sweater with no pit holes,,especially since I'm using expensive yarn with this one•!! 🙂🌻🧶🥢

[@avrilbritten9989]

now we can put our hand up in class, right guys?

[@AdagioMom]

Ditto to everything Wendy said....Suzanne is my go to guide on EVERY knitting problem or question!!!

[@whitneeclinard8598]

I love how you demonstrated not only the how to do it, but also the why and how it works. Also, pre-pointing out how to better read the stitches was super helpful for applying it to my own work.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much. Please share my videos on your social media. happy knitting.

[@suzannescott7724]

I come back on every sweater to ensure I’m doing it correctly!

[@SuzanneBryan]

🧶

[@rpowling]

Me too!

[@anneliesvestraets9933]

Me too! 🙂

[@littlebrownbuffalo]

me tooo

[@GiselleSenra]

Hahaha me too!!!

[@keelyharris868]

I completely agree with so many of the comments! I've used this several times and it works great every time. I especially appreciate the quality of your videos: THANK YOU for using great lighting, filming close-up and IN FOCUS (!), and with a light colored yarn that makes it easy to see what you're doing. My most referenced knitting video!

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is so great to hear, Keely! I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback, thank you! ❤️

[@pathancock4678]

Amazing. I have been knitting for over 60 years and have learned more in two weeks from following your videos than I ever knew. This one my favorite. Thank you so much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@crystalrose.wellness]

🤯 I could not for the life of me figure out how to get rid of those holes!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome!🧶

[@marshmellowminion264]

Same, I was gonna do a duplicate stitch..but not now. This is much nicer.

[@SuzanneBryan]

great

[@LisaHafker]

THANK YOU Suzanne. I’ve knitted 4 flax sweaters and I get so upset when I finish and there are holes to seam up at the end. I’ve looked all over the internet and yours is the best video suggesting how to correct this problem. I’m excited to try your technique on my next sweater.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@judylilly8081]

I follow many knitting podcasters and they all have their strengths but you are simply the best teacher. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge that you share with us.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you, Judy, what a lovely compliment! ❤️

[@libbyannstew8775]

This is the best method I’ve seen anywhere! Thank you Suzanne for generously sharing your knitting knowledge.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you! 🧶

[@atomicfiberstudio]

A good reminder, when you haven't picked up sleeves in awhile. I especially appreciate the continental style. As I knit in that style!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you have become a subscriber to my channel and that you will share my videos with your social media friends. That is the biggest compliment you can pay me! Thanks and Happy Knitting, Suzanne.

[@surayabashir4463]

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[@cathieclove3101]

I watched this video over and over and over and over. this first-sleeve knitter thanks you.

[@margotshinn4791]

cathie clove if you’re on Facebook, join our Knitting With Suzanne Bryan page 🤩

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you cathie clove! Happy knitting.

[@otonio25]

I come back to your video time and time again. Couldn't knit a sweater without you! Thank you!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@sandratesseyman5953]

These knitting tips are just amazing, helping me enormously as I've just picked up knitting again after a 20 year gap, thank you Suzanne

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful!

[@harrietyarmill2873]

Thank you so much for this wonderful method of hole prevention. I appreciate your clear instructions and your patient, unhurried approach. Your method yields a neat and tension perfect segue from that underarm bifurcation to the sleeve! I don’t knit sweaters much but I sure keep your link faithfully recorded in my knitting journal so I can access it as needed. Bless you, Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Harriet, what a lovely thing to say and so appreciated, thank you! ❤️

[@joanoliva4660]

Very clear video to follow and no holes. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks for watching!

[@banshong3997]

Thank you so much it works very well. Your instructions are wonderfully precise and slow enough for learner like me. 👏👏👏

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, BanS! I appreciate your kind feedback! 😊

[@LANouveau]

Thank you so much for your clear explanations, the way you show what is happening in the fabric, and how you get into the nitty-gritty of why you recommend your techniques. In all my projects, the help from your tutorials has elevated my knitting far beyond what they otherwise would be! I feel like being able to finish these projects well, especially in these areas that show "rookie mistakes" such as armholes and edges, makes knitting so much more enjoyable because I feel confident that I will love the end result. I owe much of my success to you. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You made my day. Thank you so much!

[@thisisaskinredwalker]

I am a 15+ years crocheter, and a relatively new knitter. (I needed a new challenge, and boy did I get it!) For everything knit related that is terribly confusing for me, I'll type it in the KZbin search bar and try and locate videos uploaded by you that are related to what I am having problems with, and EVERY TIME I watch one of your video's, everything just clicks! I love how you point every stitch out and explain why and how you do certain stitches and I LOVE it! I need that in-depth breakdown to understand what I'm looking at and how to conquer such things like this video with holes in the underarm joins, and much more! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so kind. Your feedback makes my day! Thank you! Please share my videos with your social media friends. Happy knitting.

[@anadomingos910]

Hello Susanne. I really like your video. Explains the method very clearly. I am a Portuguese knitter, from Porto. Thank you very much for the kindness with which you share your knowledge about knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! 🧶

[@dianam443]

I'm so happy to have come across your video. I was very frustrated with the raglan sleeve pattern I'm following as I could not figure out how to not have holes. Suzanne, this video saved me. Thank you so much❤

[@Yvva74]

Suzanne, I must say, your videos are very easy to follow and they take the ‘fear’ out of knitting! I mean, I feel like i want to knit more complex projects and all I have to do is come to your videos to check them out and I will find the answer lol. Thank you again!

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Slatrice, thank you! I love hearing that you are becoming brave and adventurous, I have every confidence that you'll succeed! ❤️

[@elizabethwillars838]

Love this! I’ll be using this with every shirt or sweater I make from here out! This technique should be in every single sweater knitters toolkit, in every book, pattern and class for sweater knitting (with link or credits to you)! You’re a genius! Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Elizabeth, I really appreciate your very kind words! ❤️

[@hollyhe7406]

Thank you much for the video. Those underarm holes always drive me crazy.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Holly! 😊

[@mamandemeeka]

absolutely brilliant fix for a common issue with underarm pick up. many thanks,

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're welcome!

[@suzannescott7724]

Thx for all of your videos they are so helpful! I love that you not only show us how to do it but you are teaching us why we do it. I call videos like this “The anatomy of knitting”. I’m working on my 2nd sweater, the Love Note, and I keep rewatching this video to help me as I go along. This video helped me on my first sweater but it really helped me this time since I better understand the construction of the stitches. I started knitting this past March and I love it!!! Thx for all you do!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow! You are doing great! Thank you for sharing. I may steel the "The anatomy of knitting". I love that.

[@suzannescott7724]

@@SuzanneBryan I will let you borrow it lol :) I was in communications for years so it’s kinda my thing :)

[@MartiGuinta]

Your tutorials are beyond excellent. So helpful. Photography and speed of your knitting are perfect for a tutorial. Cannot thank you enough!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Martha Guinta! Happy knitting.

[@stem5851]

GOLD! Your videos are so valuable for me. I always learn something, even if I've done it (incorrectly) for years!

[@dreyvyenielo6137]

One of my very favorite and most important knitting tutorials! Thank you, I’ve used it for several sweaters now

[@Saratrooper]

Thank you so much! I finally started my first sweater after platonically knitting for 15 years and your videos are incredibly informative and helpful. My sweater armhole still has a very slight gap in it, but I think that’s due to the YO eyelets and my general inexperience. Will try to identify how to completely eliminate it on the other arm, and will just use the tail to close the gap on my first sleeve since it’s right next to the picked up stitches. ❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Sara! And I love your perseverance, practice really is the key and I think you have a great plan of action. If you haven't already, please consider joining my Facebook group (same name), it is filled with supportive knitters at every level and we all really enjoy helping each other. ❤️

[@deborahpoole471]

As a new knitter I really love watching you. I am learning so much about problem solving and understanding what's going on in the process of knitting. You're a great teacher!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

[@KMBjork63]

Game changer....every time....every sweater!! THANK YOU so very much Suzanne!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@marthachamness9033]

I always pull up this wonderful video anytime I'm picking up stitches for sleeves. Thank you!!

[@annickberns2624]

Great video. I always dislike my underarms. Now I can remedy this problem. Thank you for being so clever.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks Annick. Happy Knitting!

[@Christc878]

So glad I found this! Wonderful video. Love the close up shots and your use of a pointer! This will help me a lot.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great. Let me know if you use it and how it works for you. Happy knitting.

[@jeanetteruschmeyer6092]

The results of your method are beautiful! No funny looking stitches!!! And no hole!!! Thank you for sharing this technique with us. I will have to watch your video a few more times, to get the technique down, but I will learn it because I love how yours looked after doing it. Thank you again.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Jeanette, happy to help! ❤️

[@emmaedwards23]

Suzanne, you're the freaking queen! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@Knitsta]

I have been struggling with this for years. Thank you for sharing your method , I've always had to go back and darn underneath the arms to clean up those holes.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much. Be sure to share my videos with your social media groups and friends. Hugs and Happy Knitting.

[@kristinalugo3797]

Thank you so much for posting this! I’m knitting my first sweater and this is the only tutorial that makes sense!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome Kristina Lugo! Happy knitting.

[@mariar.1006]

Hallo Suzanne, I love your Videos. They are so great. I learn so much with you. Best regards from the South of Germany! Maria.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Maria, I really appreciate your kind words! Cheers from California! ❤️

[@MyHobbyNest]

Thank you! Thank you!!! Finally, No more holes!!!! Its an amazing techniques! Love it! 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are most welcome, MHN! ❤️

[@sukubo313]

I'm working on my first raglan now. Everything was a breeze... Then I I started the sleeves and went "uhhh....." I tried to close it myself, and I was on the right track with pulling up bars and knitting together, but I was still getting big holes. I watched some other videos that didn't really tell me anything, but yours was very helpful. I'm certain I'll be able to finish my first sweater now after watching this. And, best of all, I can say "That was easy! Why did I put off trying a sweater for so long??"

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Doesn't it make you feel accomplished? Happy knitting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.

[@sukubo313]

Knitting with Suzanne Bryan Indeed it does. I had been almost afraid to try sweaters but decided that I would do it this year. August will make 3 years since I started knitting, and I knew I wanted to tackle them before then. Thanks again for the help!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are doing great! 3 years and making sweaters. My kind of knitter.

[@sukubo313]

Thanks, Suzanne. I'm a very solitary kind of person, and I don't know even one other knitter in person. And it's difficult for me to leave my home, so I've never shopped at an LYS. That makes it hard for me to gauge (pun intended) just how I'm coming along as a knitter. At first, I felt (pun unintended) like I picked it up (ditto) very quickly. I was knitting a brioche scarf within a month, and double knitting within 3 months, for example. Now that I'm getting farther along, there's naturally less to learn and so I've slowed down in acquiring new techniques and skills, and it leaves me kind of confused as to just what my skill level is. I think I'm probably an "advanced intermediate" knitter, but saying that also makes me feel a little pretentious since I've only been doing it for 3 years. I work on my knitting for about 6-8 hours each day though, on average, so I do give a lot to it. I'm finally at the point where I'm very comfortable with sewn bind-offs, seaming/grafting, picking up, and other stuff that isn't knitting proper -- things that I really avoided as much as possible until a few months ago. I really need to work on getting a consistent gauge more than anything at this point. Incidentally, I did finish my first sweater and it turned out great -- armpits and all! I had to do things slightly differently that you did in this video, since I was working with a baby sweater and had much fewer stitches. After picking up and ssk'ing and k2tog'ing, I pulled up a new column of stitches with a crochet hook where I had just a bit of a hole left over. But after working in my ends, it all worked out well and looks good. I've watched multiple instructional videos from several different knitters, and I'm glad that I found your channel. Unlike with some other channels I'm not naming, I don't find myself saying "No, that's incorrect" or "You're doing that in a really awkward way" as I'm watching. All of your videos I've seen make sense, are accurate and correct, and are easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow! You sound like me, several years ago. I was what I call a "closet knitter". I didn't know anyone who knit and we didn't have any local knit stores. It was before KZbin and everything I learned was either by trial and error or from books. I am so glad to be of help to you! Happy knitting.

[@CatFromFL]

I love this method of obliterating the armpit holes, I applied it to thumb gussets too. Thank you again Suzanne. I am just getting ready to submit my level one MHK program notebook. Wish me luck.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! I am so glad it works for you, I also use it for the gusset on socks. And GOOD LUCK on your Level 1. Happy knitting.

[@marciaotting5160]

Great suggestion. I will try it on thumb gussets too.

[@dawnsutherland5032]

You explain it very well I love your work

[@SheMakesKnots]

Your explanation helped me a lot. Very clear. I love your way of teaching. Thank you❤

[@mrsess5932]

Thank you for sharing! I think that's awesome how you casually have a knit friend lend you a WIP for a video. I love the sense of community in the yarn crafts crowd.

[@Gwytherinn]

Thanks so much - this was a huge help!! The only thing that was a little confusing is that the video cuts off when showing the two bars being put on the needle on the left side, so the first time I did this I only had the bar that is worked immediately. I tinked back when I got to the bar that I didn't pick up, though I think I'm realizing I could have just picked it up right then and there. The next time I did it the right side was incomplete and I still had a huge hole. So I just put the bar on the needle and did the sk. I had no idea if it would work, but it did!! Thank you so much for this video. I've always dreaded and avoided sleeves for this very reason, nothing I tried ever worked - and now I have a method that works!! I'm sure I'll be referencing your video every time.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I am so glad you were able to improve your armhole. Thanks for commenting. I hope you have chosen to subscribe and please share my videos in your social media groups, like FB, Ravelry, Pinterest, etc. Thanks again and happy knitting, Suzanne.

[@ruthdoyle3572]

could you please correct the skip at two bars you lost me at this point

[@lkogirl9869]

@@ruthdoyle3572 if you see it again you will probably understand when, after the break at approx 4:20, Suzanne again points out which stitches are which. THEN , as I gather, there is a unknitted loop which is dealt with as an SSK at the the end of the round (Approx 8:20) ....and all possible holes concealed.

[@andreamiller6200]

@@lkogirl9869 I have been watching and re-watching and I have to agree with you that the bar to the left of the final picked up backwards loop cast on does remain un-knit on the right hand needle until the round is worked around and then the un-knit 2 bars to the left of the sleeve side are worked as "SK" then as "K2tog" with the first stitch re-mounted. Then it looks like that bar leftward of the last backwards loop cast on pickup, once it is reached, is worked as "SK". So far, so good. But my problem is what do I do when I only have a single backwards loop cast on stitch with only 1 stitch to pick up? Looks like I may need at least 2 backwards loop cast on stitches to have sufficient stitches to work Suzanne's method. Thoughts and ideas? @Knitting with Suzanne Bryan, will page you for input!

[@jwestwood9297]

Thank you, Suzanne. I had this exact problem. Searched for “picking up stitches to close holes.” Found your video first. And it solved my problem, I had already knitted three rows. So I opened up three stitches around the hole and pulled out the three rows and used your method worked great. Thank you so much! I “liked” your video, subscribed and will definitely look at more of your videos in the future. Thanks again!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

[@ChiSource]

This is an awesome technique! I come back to this video every time I need to pick up underarms of sleeves.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Perfect!

[@sandydemaster239]

Thank you Suzanne! This is a big help for my Latvian mitten thumbs!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@libbywalsh358]

Exactly what I need to know and so clearly explained too. Can’t wait to have a go. Great video thank you Suzanne.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Let me know how it works for you! Happy knitting.

[@judyklauer5741]

This is such a wonderful explication of the underarm process. I am so glad to have found u thanks so very much I look forward to learning more.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

After many tries, I finally got this to work! I needed an 'image' and thanks for providing it! .

[@luciest-onge6835]

I always refer to this video when picking up underarm stiches. Thank you for this great video.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Lucie, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@1dovesgirl554]

This video has been immensely helpful to me, not just when knitting a couple of baby sweaters, but also when knitting fingers of gloves. Thank you for sharing these knitting techniques!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, I use the same thing for gloves and socks - For Fingerless Mitts - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHu0pKqBi7V5a80. Happy Knitting!

[@connieyaqub56]

Wonderful!!! Thank you! Now I need to learn what a Magic Loop is, too!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Ah, yes, I need to make a video on magic loop, don't I. Happy knitting.

[@TheMummaneedles]

This is one of the best videos out there for creating professionally finished garments ! Thank you Suzanne!

[@kimoichetabarapberenge1765]

You are soft spoken and a great teacher 💞

[@kimoichetabarapberenge1765]

Writing from Kenya, we do not have great yarn made locally but I am managing with what is available

[@carolferguson5467]

Perfectly done! That is absolutely Brilliant! I've never seen that done, thank you so much for sharing this. Far cleaner looking then anything else I've ever seen!

[@SuzanneBryan]

It took me a few years to figure this out. I tried many many variations of this before getting it to work, and to be simple. Thank you and happy knitting.

[@dorothymullaney9494]

Thank you for your videos! This has been very helpful! I appreciate you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy knitting.

[@bijouxcaris]

I come back to your video time and time again, each time I knit a jersey or cardigan. I wish I could remember the technique off by heart! Thanks so much, it's the best!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Eventually you will. I use this same technique for closing any gap, like the gusset of a thumb, gusset of sock, or fixing an enlarged bind off stitch.

[@cinn1217]

You truly are "The Master Knitter". Especiall love this tutorial, addresses ALL the headaches I have always faced in the past, and with a beautiful finish!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Mickey, that's a lovely thing to say and much appreciated! ❤️

[@anitaveluthakkal]

Thanks a lot dear Suzanne..Another wonderful informative video..very clear instructions.Greetings from Dubai :-)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much Anita! happy knitting.

[@ariellebruce9724]

Quick question!! Would you weave in the tail like how you usually weave in ends?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Depends on what you mean by how you usually weave in tails. Search my channel for "weaving in ends" and you will see how I weave in ends. It may help you a lot. Thank you!

[@mrstukutela1766]

I have been knitting for 61 years and you show us techniques that I didn't even know existed. Great teaching!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy Knitting.

[@champesmith2591]

I don’t know what I’d do without this video, Suzanne! Thank you!

[@veronicahansen3299]

10 months since the last comment here...and...you are still helping !!! Yay!!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@kathrynburrowes3102]

Many thanks for a simple fix to an annoying problem

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you.

[@emilyclawson3416]

I'm an experienced knitter but you still teach me new things! Love it!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Awesome! Thank you! Happy holidays.

[@cherylbratten7613]

Thank you for teaching me how to correct the holes in the underarms. I come back to this video over and over again. It is simple and does the trick. I appreciate you so much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Cheryl; I really appreciate your kind words! ❤️

[@StickToYourKnitting]

This is brilliant! I will return to this video over and over again, I’m sure! Thank you! ❤

[@knitcrochettiger361]

Suzanne, i know this video is 3 and a half years old....but the universe was telling me something when it popped up in my youtube suggested videos.....perfect little tid bit since i'm working on the itag set in sleeve kal with you for my mother's sweater....it couldn't have been more perfect timing to see this video when we are getting close to start swatching and calculating the amount of yarn...now the underarm hole closure will be running through my mind for when actually start knitting a few weeks

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay! 🧶

[@user-zr1sg3dd7s]

Очень люблю смотреть ваши видео. Для меня в них много открытий и полезностей. Сюзанна, спасибо вам! Спасибо, что щедро делитесь опытом. Здоровья вашим рукам!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Зульфия Эфендиева! Happy knitting.

[@janettreen8739]

Thank you, this is the best video on this technique, I no longer struggle to close those pesky holes

[@bkosza30]

Thank you Suzanne, I use this video every time I knit sleeves in a top down sweater! instructions are so clear to follow and the results turn out great every time! Your skills and willingness to share your knowledge is so Appreciated and has helped me become a better knitter thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful!

[@fleursdegigi]

I am joining myself to all those knitters before me that's you've help ! I have now picked up the stitches on my first sleeve and i am sooo happy!! As a new and passionate knitter (one blissfull year already), i thank you so much Suzanne for all your tutorial videos. You are a gem 💎!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Ginette Doiron! Happy knitting.

[@sherricz]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been knitting for years but always was intimidated picking up the stitches on a sweater sleeve. My local yarn store teacher told me about your video and finally I feel much better about the stitches. I will have to do it a few times while watching your video so again I appreciate this video so much.

[@rachelp7619]

Seriously, I don't know what I would do without this video! thank you so much - such a great lesson.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome!🧶

[@helenstrickland3894]

Fabulous tip. Really works. Solves a problem Ive had for years.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful to hear, Helen! ❤️

[@MaikoZafiro]

Next step in my sweater project: rip out the sleeve I've been knitting and redo it with this method. The last method I tried looks AWFUL. I kept trying to ignore it but I simply couldn't. Thank you for the clear video with such a fabulous technique!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful to hear, Make! I'm sure your sweater will be lovely! ❤️

[@josephinealbert6343]

I love this method and the detailed way you break it down. I’m using it on my current sweater project - my underarms look INFINITELY better than what I was trying to pass off before. This tutorial is a must for anyone looking to become a better process knitter. Thank you Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Josephine

[@mrs3fish]

So glad I was sent here through a chat on the MDK Lounge for the Daytripper KAL. I can't wait to use your technique on my next sweater.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I'm glad too, Mrs3Fish! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@IesousXristosZee]

Love the simplicity of your teaching, especially for myself as a beginner. I'm trying my very first pullover ❤️😍

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you for the very kind feedback, Toula! You should also join my Facebook group (same name), it is filled with supportive knitters at every level and we love to help beginners. ❤️ Best of luck on your pullover!

[@bendiehintz1175]

I love your no-nonsense approach to teaching and I still use your kitchen or without ears for every so I can slip or toe I do

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you, Bendie! ❤️

[@sarahsteinhardt1697]

Oh, Suzanne! Thank you so much. Extremely helpful and I’m so relieved to finally have found a technique that actually does solve this vexing problem.

[@pcb0071]

I've tried many methods to close up those gaps but have never been satisfied. Your video is just fantastic. Very detailed and nice closeups to help understand the process. Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome pcb0071! Happy knitting.

[@nancyluckhardt2882]

Thank you so much..a no-nonsense clear tutorial that has been a game changer for me..

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a nice thing to say, thank you, Nancy! 😊

[@bernicecharters4200]

You're a magician Suzanne love all your videos. You wave your wand and solve all my knitting dilemmas - thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@patcarpenter6703]

I love all your videos. So explicit and easy to do and understand. Thank you.

[@juliab.871]

..and I always thought this only happens to me... thank you so much for solving this problem!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Julie, it has happened to us all! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting. ❤️

[@melissacruz8649]

Thank you! I followed the instructions and my knitted underarm looks great. No more struggling with holes on my knits

[@satsumamoon]

Thats lovely , lovely yarn! Thank you for the video help Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re so welcome, Satsumamoon! The yarn is Sweet Georgia, Liquid Gold, Sport Weight. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@evelynpaterson2823]

I have been knitting for years, this is so helpful, never too old to learn new tricks, thank you!

[@kimgoodwin6998]

I so appreciate your videos. You are one of my favorite instructors. When I need a tutorial I always check your channel. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Kim, thank you! ❤️

[@miminiles]

YES- what a great video. Clear, direct and well paced. Brava Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Hugs and Happy Knitting.

[@GZDesigns]

This is the best video on getting rid of those holes. Thank you❤

[@yarnville8843]

Thank you so much. It's really the best way to avoid the underarm holes. But I get that way from your video about yellow mittens (thumb gussets)))) In my opinion, you are the best teacher. All your videos are very helpful, even for me (English is not my native language, but I understand every word). Thank you so much once again )))))

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it helped!

[@beso4108]

Best knittig tutorial ever!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you!

[@adriansmith7090]

I use this video now every time I pick up for sleeves. Thanks for sharing and being such a clear instructor!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@msocean7895]

Thanks, Suzanne! So helpful to find an instructor who uses the continental method, as I do.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! 🧶

[@cheriecornick]

Great, Suzanne.You make it so clear how to get rid of those loose strands and close the holes.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Cherrie, I really appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️

[@LarissaSu]

So happy to have found this video Suzanne. It makes adding sleeves so much easier and neater. Feel blessed to have found such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you lots.